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Old 07-15-2009 | 10:44 PM
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Does ANYONE know how I can get my white walls white?

I have tried mr clean magic eraser, bleach white white wall cleaner, paint thinner, graffiti remover and grease cleaner..

HELPP!!!

No, NO damage has been done to the tires...

PLEASE help!!
Old 07-15-2009 | 10:54 PM
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if bleachwhite wont do it, i dont think it can be done.
Old 07-15-2009 | 11:00 PM
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Try a backing soda, vinegar mix. That will clean about anything..
Old 07-15-2009 | 11:22 PM
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A good scrubbing with brillo pads always did the trick for me.
Old 07-15-2009 | 11:28 PM
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Kitchen sink cleanser.
Old 07-16-2009 | 10:00 AM
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Get a bran new grill brush, you know with the metal bristles some all purpose cleaner and scrub away
Old 07-16-2009 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by boyesreef
if bleachwhite wont do it, i dont think it can be done.
tell me about it.. my problem is I know not how to quit.. lol
Old 07-16-2009 | 10:02 PM
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Come on people you all know that toothpaste is the best plain old crest.
Old 07-16-2009 | 10:26 PM
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So uhh what are the whitewalls on
Old 07-16-2009 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xjchris
So uhh what are the whitewalls on
uhh on ma jeep perhaps?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/pictur...pictureid=7377





^^^^
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Ahhh white lettering. Im thinking that we all were picturing old school whitewalls on the XJ!
Old 07-17-2009 | 12:48 AM
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theres a product out made by duplicolor that looks like a marker and you just repaint the lettering i saw it on TRUCKU a while back you might try duplicolors website they have more info on it.
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Originally Posted by XJ?2010
theres a product out made by duplicolor that looks like a marker and you just repaint the lettering i saw it on TRUCKU a while back you might try duplicolors website they have more info on it.

AWESOME thanks!
Old 07-17-2009 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by G_P
Ahhh white lettering. Im thinking that we all were picturing old school whitewalls on the XJ!
x2... haha.. i use a brillo pad with the wheel cleaner that amor all has out.. alittle pricey... but always gets the job done.. nothing beats clean white lettering.. makes the whole jeep
Old 07-17-2009 | 02:20 AM
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I am **** when it comes to those things



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